Moo, the original character designer for the Eternal Fantasy series, is returning to fully redesign all characters for the Switch remakes of both the first and second entries.
Moo is the original character designer for the Eternal Fantasy series, a friendship-raising simulation franchise originally released in the late 1990s. Taito announced two Switch remakes of the series: Eternal Fantasy Revival, which launched in December 2025, and Eternal Fantasy 2nd Album Revival, scheduled for spring 2027. Both remakes feature fully renewed character graphics by moo, the original designer.
For the second remake, announced in June 2026, moo returns to redesign all characters from the original 1998 game. The first remake, which launched six months earlier, also used moo's renewed graphics. The remakes keep the original story and voice cast but update the visuals, with moo handling the new character designs. The two announcements confirm that moo remains the key visual artist for the series' revival.
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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault left early access and reached its full official release on September 2, 2026. The roguelite sequel, which moved from pixel art to an anime style, is available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A physical edition for Switch 2 and PS5 is scheduled for December 10 via Sega.
Thomas Mahler, CEO of Moon Studios, launched VideoGamesCritic on September 2, a review aggregation site that weights user reviews at least two-thirds against media scores. Mahler criticized Metacritic and OpenCritic for favoring media scores and for keeping launch ratings fixed. The site also publishes a trust score for media outlets, calculated by comparing their reviews to concurrent Steam user ratings.
During Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast on September 3, developer Twin Swan Limited announced Hunter's Moon, a first-person folk horror game set for release on October 26. The game is described as inspired by the true history of witch hunts in England. Players take on the role of Lilith Thorne, a woman accused of being a witch, and must flee through a rural village set in 17th-century early modern England. The gameplay involves eavesdropping on villagers' conversations under the light of the full moon, evading pursuit from witch hunters, and uncovering secrets hidden in a village on the brink of collapse. The game will be available on PS5. Twin Swan Limited is a studio that includes artists who have worked on titles such as The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The announcement was made during the State of Play broadcast, and the game is scheduled to launch on October 26, 2026.
Aniplex announced during Sony's September 3 State of Play livestream that Fate/EXTRA Record, the full remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable dungeon RPG Fate/EXTRA, will launch on January 28, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The new trailer showed gameplay, battle scenes, cutscenes, and a surprise appearance by Arcueid Brunestud, the main heroine of TYPE-MOON's visual novel Tsukihime. The release date follows a series of delays that pushed the game from an initial 2025 window to spring 2026, and then to an indefinite postponement after Bandai Namco Entertainment withdrew as publisher by mutual agreement with Notes, TYPE-MOON's corporate arm. Aniplex subsequently took over publishing. The game was originally announced in July 2020, marking the 10th anniversary of the original Fate/EXTRA. Kazuya Nino, the game's director and planner, left TYPE-MOON studio BB for personal reasons and health concerns, with Arco Wada returning as character designer. A physical Limited Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition were also detailed.
Developer poncle announced on September 3 that it will give away Vampire Survivors and the new DLC Legacy of the Blood Moon for free to those who donate blood or make donations. The application period runs until October 7. The game is a top-down action title with roguelike elements, supporting solo play and online co-op for up to four players. Total player count has exceeded 27 million. The DLC, released on August 28, adds a new stage, over 10 characters, and over 16 weapons.
Moomin and Tunktunk, the official mascot of GREEN×EXPO 2027, will release official licensed collaboration merchandise. The tie-up draws on the resonance between Moomin's value of respect for nature and the expo's theme. Products include a mug, a plate, two handkerchiefs, and an eco bag, priced from 1,980 to 4,400 yen. The mug and plate arrive around January 2027; the rest follow in late February to early March 2027. More items are planned.
11 bit studios and Digital Sun released Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault at version 1.0, roughly ten months after early access began on Steam in November 2025. The roguelite action RPG sequel keeps protagonist Will's dungeon exploration and shop management loop while moving from 2D pixel art to 3D. The full release completes the main story and adds four Endless weapon aspects, the Bomb Path ability, final-stage shop expansion, the Infinite Endless Vault endgame, and hardcore mode.
Moon Studios has delayed the full release of No Rest for the Wicked from October 2026 to March 2027. The studio said the game has not reached a level it considers sufficient for launch. An open beta is planned for December 2026, and Steam players who purchase by January 1, 2027 will receive a founder pack. The PS5 version launches alongside the full release, with Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 versions planned.
DRECOM CREATORS STUDIO, the indie publishing arm run by Drecom, announced its first three titles: TIMEMOON, Beautiful Life Show, and Chill Planet. All three will be exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe. The studio also renewed its official website and plans to announce a fourth publishing title in October 2026.
Sega will release the package edition of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan on December 10, 2026, priced at 5,400 yen (5,940 yen with tax). Sega signed a co-publishing agreement with UK publisher Silver Lining Interactive and will handle manufacturing and sales of the package title in Japan. The action RPG and management sim sequel is developed by Spanish studio Digital Sun.
ProbablyMonsters released Crimson Moon on September 2, 2026, for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The gothic 3D action RPG, developed by Team Metal, was first announced during a State of Play presentation in February 2026 with a fall release window. Players take on the role of a Nephilim, a hybrid of human and angel, fighting for the Crimson Moon Knights to defend the fallen land of Guildenark against demonic forces. The game features soulslike melee combat, two-player online co-op, high-risk high-reward missions, and dynamic difficulty adjustment that scales rewards to challenge. Shortly after launch, players reported the inability to freely remap keyboard and controller buttons, plus camera control issues. ProbablyMonsters acknowledged the complaints on official X and Steam News, stating that developer Team Metal is working on a quick initial implementation of keybinding, with a preview image shared and a promise to deliver an early version within the week. The studio also directed players to a known issues page for other reported problems. According to SteamDB, the game peaked at 10,273 concurrent players, while Steam reviews sat at 56% positive out of about 1,300 reviews, earning a mixed status.
Moon Studios announced on September 2 that No Rest for the Wicked will leave early access in March 2027, moved back from October 2026. The PS5 version shifts to the same month. The studio said its small but uncompromising quality bar would not be met in October, and it will spend the extra time on performance, class system tuning, and overall polish.
Pluto TV is adding two dedicated anime channels, more than 1,300 hours of programming, and several English dubs debuting this month. The free ad-supported service will carry dubbed versions of One-Punch Man and Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, which Pluto says makes it the only free streaming platform with either dub. New channels It's Anime and Big A Anime launch this month. The expansion targets younger viewers, who account for nearly half of all anime viewing hours on the platform.
Sweden-based studio Moonmilk Games announced Cave Expedition, a cave exploration simulator for up to four players, on August 31. The game casts players as cave explorers pushing into unexplored caves, with locations that include flooded passages, narrow gaps, and huge cavities. The studio records environmental sounds and textures in real caves around the world, and its staff operate as an actual cave exploration team. Gameplay covers horizontal crawling, vertical descents with ropes and anchors, and underwater diving with scuba gear. Players customize equipment before heading out, choosing headlamps, climbing gloves, and SRT gear, and deeper runs demand more tools. A shop lets players buy and upgrade equipment, and the game tracks hunger, fatigue, and body temperature. The studio plans a 2027 release on PC (Steam), with Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S versions planned. An official Discord channel is open for feature requests.
CCMC opened the Steam store page for Ollie Ninja Slash, a high-difficulty platform action game starring Hololive Indonesia talent Kureiji Ollie. Developed by 7 Moon Studio, the game launches September 18, 2026 for 250 yen. Wishlist registration is now available.
The week of August 31 to September 6, 2026, brings a heavy slate of new game releases across Japan and North America, led by two major action titles. Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on September 4 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, priced at 8,990 yen. The sword-fighting action game is set in early Edo-period Kyoto transformed by miasma, with players controlling swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, who bears the Oni Gauntlet and battles the supernatural Genma. Stages recreate real landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine. A pre-order bonus offers an omamori charm and sword fittings set usable in-game. The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy action RPG from Rebel Wolves, arrives on September 3 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at 9,790 yen. It stars a Dawnwalker who lives as a human by day and a vampire by night, with day and night gameplay duality as a key attraction. Also releasing this week are Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, My Hero Academia: All's Justice, and Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault.
A collaboration between MOOMIN and Korean skincare brand Dr.G has been announced under the name 'MOOMIN x Dr.G Edition.' Five skincare products will go on sale at the Qoo10 Mega Sale starting August 28, 2026. The collaboration theme is 'Welcome to Cozy Moominhouse,' with special packaging inspired by the Moominhouse and characters relaxing in Moomin Valley. Buyers receive collaboration-exclusive goods on a first-come, first-served basis.
Samantha Thavasa is releasing 19 items designed around the world of Moomin, Little My, and Snufkin. The lineup includes nylon backpacks, shoulder bags, tote bags, long wallets, bifold wallets, and bag charms. Reservations have begun, and the products will be released nationwide on August 27, 2026.
Poncle released the eighth expansion DLC for Vampire Survivors, titled Legacy of the Bloodmoon. It adds over 10 new characters, 16 or more new weapons, 8 new music tracks, an XL-sized new stage, and 1 new adventure. The DLC connects to the first expansion, Legacy of the Moonspell, and its Moonspell clan theme.
Chinese AI firm Moonshot AI is negotiating with Microsoft, Amazon, and Google to host its open model Kimi K3 on their cloud services, seeking up to 30% revenue share. The talks face unresolved issues over revenue sharing, data access, and token auditing. Moonshot AI has suspended new subscriptions due to GPU shortages.
In an interview with Automaton, Kan Gao of Freebird Games discusses his long use of RPG Maker, the upcoming final entry in the To the Moon series, and why the tool's simplicity helps him focus on creation. He started using RPG Maker around 2005 and released To the Moon in 2011, with the series spanning over a decade.
Naniwa Danshi will release their 11th single "Moonlit" on October 21. The title track is the theme song for the movie "Uruwashiki Yoi no Tsuki," starring member Shunsuke Michieda, which opens October 23. The song was produced by the team behind their debut single "Ubu Love" and was performed live at Osaka-jo Hall on August 26.
Vampire Survivors developer poncle will release the Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC on August 28. The expansion follows the Bloodmoon Clan, a fanatical sect born from the Red Moon Order, and adds over 10 cursed characters, more than 16 new weapons, 8 music tracks, and the large stage Redmoon Manor.
RetroCrush will add several Viz Media anime films and series to its service, including Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, Sailor Moon R: The Movie, Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse, Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge, Hikaru no Go, Accel World, both Captain Tsubasa series, and Vampire Knight.
Bandai Spirits is launching a new Gundam figure brand called ABSOLUTE ACT, built around the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM for articulation. The first entry is the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, which received its world first display at TOKYO Toy Show 2026, running from August 27 to August 30, 2026. The approximately 185mm tall ABS/PVC figure features movable mechanisms in the neck, shoulders, and waist, plus a waist rail mechanism and shoulder pull-out mechanism for dynamic posing. It includes a high-energy beam rifle, two beam sabers, a connected saber handle, two beam shields, interchangeable wrist parts, and a base with a bendable support rod. Reservations begin August 27, 2026, at general retail stores, with release scheduled for March 2027 at 16,500 yen including tax. TOKYO Toy Show 2026's first two days are trade-only, with public access on August 29 and 30. The show also featured other Gundam items at the Bandai Spirits booth, including Gundam Miximize Gundam Zero and HG 1/144 Gundam Zero.
Dengeki Hobby Web's TOKYO Toy Show 2026 breaking reports covered a wide range of first-time displays and new items across multiple manufacturer booths. Studio Sota showed its official mascot character "Bani Pockle" collection figure (tentative) for the first time, alongside a miniature tooth model, "Ketsurikuko -Arachne- Rebirth," and more. Toho's Godzilla booth featured new items centered on 'Godzilla -0.0', including five new DESKTOP MONSTER series figures and SPLASH MONSTER items. MegaHouse displayed Godzilla Petit Rama DX and One Piece Petit Rama figures, plus "Tobimasu" from Dragon Ball and Jujutsu Kaisen. Hot Toys unveiled its original brand Lab C's new "UFO" and "Bubble B" items, along with a voice-functioning Stitch puppet. HAPPINET showed an RC Godzilla with moving parts and smoke-blowing gimmick, a JGSDF Type 10 tank, and "Gulliver Adventure." Kawada featured nanoblock sets for Pokemon, Moomin, Tamagotchi, and Evangelion. SOOTANG HOBBY displayed Wuthering Waves figures for Japan and keycaps with Sanrio and Harry Potter designs. Re-Ment showed miniature figures collaborating with Pokemon, Sanrio, Animal Crossing, and Kura Sushi.
REMOW announced at its Anime NYC panel that the television anime of Kuzushiro's The Moon on a Rainy Night manga is coming in 2027. Tomoe Makino directs at CompTown, Shogo Yasukawa writes and oversees the series scripts, and Ayumi Nishibata designs the characters. The story follows Saki, who meets a hard-of-hearing classmate named Kanon after a rainy-night encounter. Kodansha USA licensed the manga, which debuted on Kodansha's Comic Days site in June 2021.
Developer poncle announced that the eighth expansion DLC for Vampire Survivors, Legacy of the Bloodmoon, will release on August 28. It adds over 10 new characters, over 16 new weapons, 8 new music tracks, an XL-sized stage, and a new adventure. The DLC is closely tied to the first DLC, Legacy of the Moonspell, and will likely match its Steam price of 135 yen.
At Tokyo Game Dungeon 13, held August 8, 2026, Game Spark tried 'MoonHack', a rhythm action ADV set in 2125 where AI organization AEGIS manages emotions and love. Players join old-model AI Kaguya girls deemed criminals. The game, formerly 'Human Optimization Plan Eden Protocol - Order of 2125', targets a Steam release in 2027.
Shochiku Games announced that Moomin: Moominsummer Madness, a point-and-click adventure developed by France-based Crossbridge Game Studios, will launch on November 12. Pre-orders opened the same day for Switch2 and Switch physical editions, with pricing set for the PC, download, standard, and limited editions.
Moonton launched a limited-time Assassin's Creed crossover in Watcher of Realms on August 20. Ezio, Kassandra, Eivor, and Bayek join as playable heroes, with Ezio obtainable for free through login and mission participation. A crossover story and the stealth-inspired 'Assassin's Creed' event are also live.
NTV AI-HR, the AI support business run by Nippon Television HR Research Institute, has started a partnership with Smoothie Studio, a video production company specializing in generative AI. The collaboration covers creative and video production using generative AI, plus AI adoption support, beginning August 2026. The two companies will combine Smoothie Studio's production expertise with NTV AI-HR's organizational AI integration support.
Chaomoon launched the 2D platformer MMORPG Soul's Remnant in early access on Steam on August 13. The free-to-play game, built over 10 years by two developers, has reached a 'Very Positive' rating with 80% positive reviews from 490 reviews and a peak of 4,367 concurrent players. Developer Chaomoon discussed the project on Reddit.
Bandai announced the second wave of its Moomin Pinch and Connect Mascot gashapon line, releasing in August 2026. The new set adds Ninny, Mymble's sister, and the Ancestor to the lineup alongside Moomin and Snufkin. Each of the five designs comes in ball chain and crab ring versions, for ten capsule items total at 300 yen each.
Moomin has launched its fourth collaboration with Wacoal's brand une nana cool. Innerwear and loungewear featuring motifs of Moomin Valley friends are now available at une nana cool shops nationwide, the Wacoal web store, and other e-commerce sites. The collection includes bras, shorts, pajamas, and cardigans designed with characters like Snufkin, Little My, and Mymble.
Disney+ announced the cast for A Man's Man, a live-action series based on the webtoon of the same name. Jeong-min Park stars as Yoo-hyun Han, with Sung-woo Bae, Ji-hyun Kim, Moon-sung Jung, Sang-hoon Moon, and Min Kim as his product planning team. The cast includes Jung-eun Lee, Dae-myung Kim, and Sang-yi Lee, with special appearances by Seol-hyun Kim and Kwang-soo Lee. Hee-won Kim, director of Disney+ series Light Shop, will direct.
Natsume announced on Wednesday that Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea will now launch on October 15, pushed back from its previously announced September 24 release date. The farming sim will be available for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Netflix is closing two of its in-house game studios, Night School Studio and Moonloot Games, according to a report from Game File that the company's spokesperson confirmed. Night School Studio, known for the adventure game Oxenfree, was acquired by Netflix in 2021. Moonloot Games, based in Helsinki, was founded in 2022 as an internal studio. The closures come shortly after Night School released the horror game Unhinged in July, which Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters praised in an investor call as having strong numbers. Netflix told Game File that it is prioritizing games with broad appeal, such as children's games, party games, story-driven titles, and sports games like FIFA World Cup Launch Edition. A spokesperson said the company is making organizational changes to focus its operations and thanked departing staff. These closures follow a pattern of contraction in Netflix's game division, including the shutdown of Team Blue in October 2024, Boss Fight in October 2025, and the spin-off of Spry Fox in December 2025. After these moves, Netflix's game unit will consist of a central team working with external developers and Next Games, which focuses on party games.
The second season of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo- opened August 3 at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Club eX. The new story pits the Sailor Guardians against Queen Valsia, an AI-powered enemy who steals Usagi's heart and alters her friends. New songs and direct gift-giving were added. A double cast splits into Team Gold Moon and Team Silver Moon.
Bloomberg reported that Moonshot AI signed a contract with Alibaba to use approximately 20,000 NVIDIA chips for its Kimi series AI models. The chips are reportedly older Hopper architecture, possibly H200, though Alibaba denied supplying H200s. The news follows Kimi K3's release, which scored higher than GPT-5.6 Sol and Claude Fable 5 in some benchmarks.
Shochiku Games announced on August 9 that the point-and-click adventure game Moomin: Moominsummer Madness, developed by France-based Crossbridge, will launch in fall 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Physical versions are planned for both Switch consoles. A new trailer showing hand-drawn art inspired by Tove Jansson's illustrations was released.
Automaton's weekly Steam sale roundup for August 2-8 highlights high-discount PC games, including free giveaways of Moonlighter and Breathedge until August 10 at 2 a.m. Dragon Quest Monsters 3 is 75% off at 1,245 yen, and Ghost Recon Breakpoint is 95% off. The list also covers launch sales for new titles like Spiritstead.
Anime News Network's weekly release list for August 2-8 covers one anime title and dozens of print manga volumes. The anime release is Rooster Fighter in a limited edition Blu-ray set from Viz Media. The manga slate includes new series debuts like Crescent Moon Marching, Girl Meets Rock!, and The Princess Groom, alongside ongoing series such as Kagurabachi and D.Gray-man.
The doujin circle D.U.F.F. released the visual novel My Planet - MOON CHILD - on Steam on July 1, 2026, after it had been on sale since September 2025 on DLsite and BOOTH. The sci-fi suspense adventure follows lunar survivors exploring an unknown planet and meeting human-like aliens, with a story that alternates between present-day exploration and flashbacks to lunar base life.
4Gamer.net's Akane column spotlights Moonsigil Atlas, a deck-building roguelite where card effects change with the real moon's phase on the day you play. Instead of mana or energy, players fit shaped cards onto a moon-shaped board, with placement and adjacency determining synergy. Three protagonists are available, and bosses reshape the board mid-fight.
Creator Garurai opened the Steam store page for the PC novel game Abyssal Moonlight -Chapter1 on August 4, 2026. The free-to-play title is set in the underwater kingdom of Clarice, where residents of the poorest 23rd city, Abyssal, receive only management numbers. The protagonist Shion plans to smuggle banned creatures to buy his friend Karen the chance to become a fish person. The release date, playtime, and number of choices and endings are undisclosed.
11 bit studios and Digital Sun announced on August 5 that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will officially launch on September 2, 2026. The sequel, which entered Early Access on PC on November 19, 2025, will leave Early Access with version 1.0, concluding the main story and adding new weapons, armor, and endgame content. The game is available on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, and is also on PC and Xbox Game Pass. To mark the release date announcement, the original Moonlighter is being distributed free on Steam until August 9. The 2018 action RPG, developed by Digital Sun, combines dungeon exploration with shop management, and has a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam from about 17,000 reviews. The free distribution period is August 5 to August 9, and the game will remain in players' libraries permanently. A free demo of Moonlighter 2 is also available on all platforms, and pre-orders have started on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
ProbablyMonsters announced on August 5, 2026 that its action RPG Crimson Moon will launch on September 2 in Japan, with a September 1 release in North America due to time zone differences. The game is a dark gothic action adventure set in the ruined city of Gildenarch, where the player takes on the role of a Nephilim, a hybrid of human and angel created to protect humanity. Players battle demons, the undead, and vampires through melee combat, using weapons, mystical powers, and angelic transformations. The game supports two-player online co-op, with difficulty and enemy composition changing from single-player mode, allowing previously played missions to feel fresh. Missions are designed for repeated play, with higher difficulty yielding better rewards. The base game costs 2,490 yen on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Deluxe Edition priced at 3,750 yen includes the Ritual Armor Set, the Axe of the Gods weapon ornament, and later-released expansion content. The title was first announced at State of Play in February 2026 with a fall release planned.
TYPE-MOON announced on August 2 that the upcoming fighting game MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA will add a new Grand Scenario Mode written by Kinoko Nasu. The announcement came during the TYPE-MOON TIMES special edition in FGO Fes. 2026, where gameplay footage from the development build was also shown. The game is scheduled for release in early 2027 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. It is a new entry in the Melty Blood series, based on the Tsukihime world and incorporating systems from the previous game MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA. The stream introduced two control styles: Act mode, which allows one-button special moves and dash actions with a forward input, and Duel mode, which uses traditional command inputs. The Rapid Beat system, which enables combos through button mashing, has been enhanced to include gauge techniques. Four characters were shown: Shiki Tohno, Arcueid, Mash from FGO, and Len, voiced by Kaori Ishihara. Len's battle footage showed her using a black cat to suppress opponents and throwing Neco-Arc. The Moon Gauge has been replaced by the Luminous Gauge, and a new technique called Gauntlet sends opponents flying.
Konami Digital Entertainment's music label beatnation Records opened the Artist page on its official website on July 29, introducing each of its seven artists. The page profiles label founder dj TAKA, DJ YOSHITAKA (also known as Yoshitaka Nishimura, president of Konami Amusement), Ryu☆, kors k, Sota Fujimori, L.E.D., and Nekomata Master. Alongside the page launch, the label released two official music videos for representative songs by each artist on the official BEMANI YouTube channel. The videos include popular tracks such as DJ YOSHITAKA's 'FLOWER,' kors k's 'smooooch・∀・,' Ryu☆'s 'Second Heaven,' and L.E.D.'s '†Nagisa no Koakuma Lovely~Radio†.' beatnation Records is an in-house KONAMI label that distributes music and video content by artists who primarily produce songs for the beatmania IIDX series. The label was founded in 2006 by composer dj TAKA, revived on March 22 this year with the launch of its official X account, and its 20th anniversary site opened on June 1. The Artist page launch follows the anniversary site's opening, continuing the label's 20th anniversary celebration.